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FORSYTH - Georgia’s medical marijuana law, authored by State Rep. Allen Peake, is known as Haleigh’s Hope Act and legalizes the possession of cannabis oil for people suffering from a limited number of illnesses. Janea Cox uses the oil to treat her daughter Haleigh, 7, at their home in Forsyth, Ga. The Coxes must still travel to Colorado to obtain the medical marijuana used to treat Haleigh. Feb. 17, 2017. (BITA HONARVAR/SPECIAL)

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Chase Kalisz, of the United States, celebrates winning the final of the men's 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Former Bulldogs win gold, silver medals in swimming at Tokyo Olympics

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Atlanta police have investigated two homicides in as many days after a man's body was discovered Saturday morning inside an apartment on North Avenue.

Man found dead inside northwest Atlanta apartment; foul play suspected

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The crash left a 22-year-old man dead and six others injured, officials said.

1 killed, 6 injured after boats collide on Middle Georgia lake

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Piedmont’s planned acquisition of 7 Georgia hospitals raises ‘monopoly’ concerns

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Frank Carroll, former resident at Tranquil Gardens, stands in his new room at Brickmont of Acworth, an Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care facility. Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Acworth abruptly announced it was closing its doors, giving the 27 residents and their families less than 72 hours to make other arrangements. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Senior care home hid financial woes from residents, then put them out

Georgia Tech nurse Melanie Thomas administers a COVID-19 vaccine shot to student Grayson Prince at its Exhibition Hall on July 20, 2021. The school has been doing vaccinations on Tuesdays this summer for students and employees. (Eric Stirgus / estirgus@ajc.com)

Georgia colleges push for students to get COVID-19 vaccine

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SUNDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Atlanta’s heat streak continues through weekend

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‘An ideal outcome’: Brookhaven man in custody after hourslong search

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Pandemic and Great Recession worlds apart for commercial real estate

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Santa Glenn Johnson talks with Mila Wintsch during the Christmas in July celebration at the Brookhaven Farmers Market on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

PHOTOS: Brookhaven celebrates Christmas in July

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1 killed in triple shooting at Gwinnett apartment complex

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Beck’s fraud conviction clears up the insurance commissioner field for 2022

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Cellphone video led to murder charge in DeKalb woman’s death, police say

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A Louisiana father was shot to death earlier this week after confronting an armed teenager who used a ladder to sneak inside his home to visit his underage daughter, according to police.
Dezmon Hamilton, 34, died from multiple gunshot wounds after an apparent shootout with the boy, identified by police as 17-year-old Nicholas Mcquirter, who was also wounded but survived.

Father killed by teen who snuck in home to see underage daughter

Georgia teen improving after lightning strike on Florida beach

Saturday morning Macon shooting leaves 2 dead, 3 injured

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Mother of singer Keyshia Cole dies from drug overdose on 61st birthday

Richard Wershe Jr., center, a former FBI and Detroit police informant known as "White Boy Rick," attends a news conference with friends and family at the Penobscot Building, in Detroit, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, to announce he has filed a lawsuit accusing former FBI agents, ex-Detroit police officers and a former federal prosecutor of child abuse in connection with his time as an informant when he was a teen. Wershe spent 32 years in prison after a drug trafficking arrest at 17 years old in 1987.

Former drug dealer known as ‘White Boy Rick’ sues Detroit police for $100M

Chicago Cubs: Court papers reveal new allegations in Ben Zobrist divorce

Endurance athlete Fred Zalokar found dead in Yosemite National Park

South Georgia-grown grass used in Tokyo Olympic stadium

Wyatt Gibson, 5, died July 16, 2021, after contracting COVID-19, according to his family. The child lived in Calhoun, and his father Wes is a Whitfield County Sheriff's deputy. (Photo: GoFundMe)

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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, second from right, and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, right, participate in a discussion with DeKalb County School District parents and members of the DeKalb County Board of Education during a visit to Kelley Lake Elementary School in Decatur, Friday, July 23, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Education secretary touts spending of federal relief aid at DeKalb school

Although fully vaccinated, state Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods tested positive Thursday for COVID-19 in what is known as a breakthrough case. (KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM)

Vaccinated state school superintendent tests positive for COVID-19

Supporters and opponents of Georgia’s anti-abortion fetal cardiac law, which a federal judge blocked from taking effect Jan. 1, will keep the measure in the spotlight during next year’s elections for the state Legislature and other offices. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Georgia’s abortion rate increases for third consecutive year

Protesters outside of the Cobb County School District office show their opposition to masking children in Cobb County schools for the upcoming school year on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia . Many community members waited in line to speak at the school board meeting to voice their support for unmasking. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Masks: Science on one side. Parents on other.

03/25/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia —Rep. Barry Fleming, Chairman of the Special Committee on Election Integrity, speaks in defense of SB 202 during a debate in the House Chambers on day 38 of the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta, Thursday, March 25, 2021. SB 202 passed the House Chambers. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Key sponsor of Georgia election law loses bid for GOP House leadership

03/22/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Special Committee on Election Integrity committee Chairman Barry Fleming makes remarks during a committee meeting on day 36 of the legislative session at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Monday, March 22, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

The Jolt: Architect of Georgia election law loses vote for key House GOP leadership post

07/14/2021 — Atlanta, Georgia — Cynthia Román-Hernández, right, managing director of Family Stabilization & Well-Being at the Latin American Association, speaks with her client Jennifer Arellano on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Román-Hernández is helping Arellano, a hair stylist who has taken a financial hit during the pandemic, defer an eviction from her apartment. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Pandemic brings more hardships for Georgia’s unauthorized immigrants

Gov. Brian Kemp at last month’s state GOP convention in Savannah. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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Wyatt Gibson, 5, died July 16, 2021, after contracting COVID-19, according to his family. The child lived in Calhoun, and his father Wes is a Whitfield County Sheriff's deputy. (Photo: GoFundMe)

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Frank Carroll, former resident at Tranquil Gardens, stands in his new room at Brickmont of Acworth, an Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care facility. Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Acworth abruptly announced it was closing its doors, giving the 27 residents and their families less than 72 hours to make other arrangements. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Dennis Perry spoke to the news media after a judge exonerated him in a 1985 Georgia church murders cases on July 19, 2020 in Brunswick, Georgia. Perry's wife, Brenda, has her hand on his shoulder. (Joshua Sharpe / AJC)

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Jim Burress, 42, is local afternoon host for NPR station 90.1/WABE-FM. WABE-FM

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Jerome Jurenovich is retiring as pre-show host for Bally Sports' Atlanta Braves and Hawks games going back to 2007. (Bally Sports was previously called Fox Sports.) BALLY SPORTS

Host Jerome Jurenovich retiring from Bally Sports after 40 years in broadcasting

Kanye West appears on a white field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to preview his upcoming album "Donda."

Fans gather at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Kanye West listening party

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After eight years, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has decided to sell its Midtown theater to Free Chapel, a megachurch based out of Gainesville. RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com

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Chase Kalisz, of the United States, celebrates winning the final of the men's 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Former Bulldogs win gold, silver medals in swimming at Tokyo Olympics

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Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman is congratulated for his two-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Braves hit 5 homers in blowout victory over Phillies

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Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Drew Waters has eight home runs for Gwinnett. (Will Fagan/Gwinnett Stripers)

Drew Waters hits home run in third consecutive game for Gwinnett

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Dream interim coach Mike Petersen instructs his team during a timeout in a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in College Park, Ga. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Mike Petersen resigns as Dream coach, Darius Taylor assumes role

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Atlanta Braves starter Drew Smyly throws a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Braves lefty Drew Smyly exits start early with knee pain

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July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United Interim coach Rob Valentino coaches from the bench during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts after a missed scoring opportunity against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta United players not yet worried about MLS table

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts to a play during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021. Atlanta United lost 1-0. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta United shut out by Columbus

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